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Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2026 at 16:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking to procure transport services under a tender titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant". This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and is designated with the CPV code 60000000. The services are to be rendered in the United Kingdom, specifically involving routes to and from St Marys Wrestwood in TN40 2LU. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for tender submission on 20th July 2026, at 10:00 AM. The contract is planned to commence on 2nd September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029. This procurement is structured as a selective, restricted procedure aimed at securing the services of a taxi and MPV provider, with a specific requirement for an epilepsy-trained passenger assistant.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in passenger transport services. Companies operating wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAVs) and capable of providing trained passenger assistants will find this contract particularly beneficial. Those with experience in managing school transport services across specified routes within the United Kingdom might gain a competitive advantage. As the procurement method is selective, it indicates an opportunity for businesses to deliver high-quality, niche services, positioning themselves favourably to meet the specific requirements outlined by the East Sussex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Notice Description

Vehicle type: 8 Seater WAV Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x Epilepsy trained PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN38 0SN TN38 8AS TN38 0TD TN37 6QA To: St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:40 to 16:00 and Fri 08:40-14:30 Comments for Operator: 1 x epilepsy trained PA required. WAV Vehicle as 1 pupil travels in wheelchair. TUPE may apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbcc1439-0c48-4f8a-95f1-f219ddf13618
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

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